Phlebotomist 6290

Joseph Michaels International; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Phlebotomist to float among eight sites in New York, including Utica, Rome, New Hartford, Ilion, and Barneveld. The role requires experience with pediatric patients and involves collecting and processing specimens, labeling and transporting samples, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

Base location is nearest to candidate's home. The position is a 3-month contract with potential for permanent placement, benefits available, and a varied schedule

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required for the state of employment.
• At least 6 months venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Clearly explains the venipuncture process to patients in a courteous manner.
• Demonstrate technique using straight and butterfly needles.
• Understand and follow physician orders and match requisitions to specimens.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test orders.
• Package specimens for transport and maintain proper storage temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.
• Answer calls and inform patients of lab results as needed.

Skills

Blood draws

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Data recording

Patient information updates

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm

Position: Phlebotomist 6290

Location: Float covering 8 sites: Rome NY, New Hartford, Utica, Ilion and Barneveld

Schedule: see below

Projected duration: 3 months + potential for perm

Job code: CVDJP00036290

benefits are available

requires experience in all ages including pediatrics

Will be floating between 8 locations 2 in Utica NY, 2 in New Hartford NY, 2 in Rome NY, 1 in Barneveld NY, and 1 in Ilion NY. Location closest to candidates’ home will be the base

Mon-Fri 5:45a-6p (8hrs Varied), Rotating Saturdays 6:15a-12:30p (4.5-5.5hrs varied)

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED
• minimum 2 years of experience